High School Sports Roundup: Exciting Games from the Weekend
This past weekend, high school sports in Connecticut showcased some thrilling matches across various leagues. Here’s a roundup of the key results from the action on Friday.
Lyman Hall vs. Mercy
In a solid performance, Lyman Hall defeated Mercy with a score of 3-1. Lyman Hall’s goals came from Ella Cramner, Mattingly Andrews, and Kaylin Findley, while Catalina Koji scored the lone goal for Mercy. With this win, Lyman Hall improves its record to 4-12, while Mercy drops to 2-13-1.
FCIAC Quarterfinals
In the FCIAC quarterfinals, Brien McMahon and Fairfield Ludlowe fought to a 1-1 draw, but McMahon advanced with a 3-2 win in penalty kicks. Meanwhile, Hopkins proved dominant against Cheshire Academy, winning 3-0 with goals from Tommy Pont Strong, Sean Studley, and Nate Huang. The Hopkins goalkeeper, Michael Illuzzi, recorded 4 saves.
NVL Quarterfinals
In the NVL quarterfinals, the match between Seymour and Ansonia ended in a goalless draw, leading Seymour to a 3-1 victory on penalties. Seymour’s Ashlin Galietta had an impressive game with 6 saves, while Ansonia’s Weston Ahern made 9 saves.
Other Notable Matches
Morgan achieved a convincing win over Haddam-Killingworth with a score of 3-0. The goals were scored by Kate Gardner, Sadie Passante, and Rachel Spaziano (from a penalty). Morgan’s goalkeeper, Lili Novicki, had just 2 saves in the match.
SCC First Round
Cheshire secured a win against Sheehan in volleyball, finishing 3-0 with scores of 25-16, 25-23, and 25-8. Standout players included Eva Catalanotto with 13 kills and Kat Pawlak with 3 kills and 4 aces.
These results highlight a vibrant weekend for high school sports as teams continue to compete fiercely. Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses!
